Funded by Barnsley Council and led by Age UK Barnsley, the BOPPAA is an alliance of NHS, private and third sector organisations offering physical activity opportunities for over 50s in Barnsley.
Find out more about physical activity opportunities available in your part of Barnsley below.
If you need any further information, call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or email us at: enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk.
The Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance is an alliance of independent activity providers each responsible for the delivery of their own activities/services.
Provider: Mi:ssion Table Tennis Club Barnsley
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Level: Other
Booking essential
Participating in table tennis sessions can offer a wide range of physical, mental, and social benefits. Joining a table tennis group provides an opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and engage in social interactions.
Mi:ssion TTC Barnsley offers opportunities for all. The coaches - Ian and Modesta - deliver weekly sessions for anyone who would like to learn more about the game. Ian and Modesta have over 60 years of playing and 20 years of coaching experience between them. For more information visit our website: www.mission-ttcbarnsley.co.uk. Visit our website to book in for a session or send us a message on our facebook page: Mi:ssion Table Tennis Club Barnsley.
Provider: Zheng Wu
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Fortnightly. Tai Chi can help to improve your balance, flexibility and posture. Tai Chi is known as an ‘internal martial art’. It is a holistic exercise to benefit the mind, body and spirit. Zheng Wu teaches two styles; yang style (suitable for beginners) and chen style (a more advanced style). He also teaches meditative breathing exercises called qi gong.
Beginners/intermediate (classes are suitable for all levels). Further Information and booking (required): 07870 261836.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Jonny's Gym
Booking essential
Boxercise for all. This is a circuit session so participants are able to work to their abilities.
For further information contact Hannah Wright via email: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Yin Yoga and Relaxation. Mixed ability.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Start date: 2025-01-30
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Swaithe Working Men's Club
Line Dancing with Game Changer and The Active Club.
For more information contact Hannah Wright, Game Changer Project Co-ordinator via email at: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk. Free for the first ten weeks.
Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit
Location: Central
Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Yoga Traditions and Paths. Combining mudra, prananayama with asana, all styles of yoga kundalini, Yin, Yang, Iyengar, Ayurveda and more.
Contact Mind, Body and Spirit on 07769 996438 or at info@mind-bodyandspirit.com. You can book through the website www.mind-bodyandspirit.com. All classes cost £6 booking in advance, you will receive a health questionnaire to be filled in and emailed back or you can bring with you to your first class. All equipment is provided sanitised with a covid / Sport England approved solution.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Fitness Pilates. Pilates is a head to toe fitness method. This mat-based exercise class will take you through a conditioning routine to improve strength, flexibility and endurance and is a great way to build skills that will carry over into your sporting activities and everyday life.
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 744063 or email hoylandenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Gymnastics Club
Location: North East
Venue: Barnsley Gymnastics Club, Units 7 & 8, 424 Carlton Rd, Royston, Barnsley S71 3HX
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Using your own body weight and a variety of gymnastics equipment, this class will improve fitness, flexibility, balance and strength whilst also developing gymnastics skills. Great for those who love an unusual challenge and the opportunity to work towards individualised gymnastics goals with our experienced coaches in our dedicated gymnastics facility. An opportunity to meet new people, get fit and face new challenges. Suitable for absolute beginners.
Pre-booking essential. Call 07963981040 or email info@barnsleygymnastics.club or sign up here: www.barnsleygymnastics.club/join
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Central
Venue: Barnsley Metrodome
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Aqua circuits is the aquatic equivalent to gym-based circuits. Using weights and specialised floats moving between stations to tone specific muscle groups.
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk
Provider: ONPAR Health
Location: Central
Venue: ONPAR Health, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, United Kingdom, S70 4ST
Booking essential
Train, Meet and Eat. 1 hour exercise class focusing on developing strength, fitness and stability. Enjoy a healthy meal afterwards in the cafe.
For further information visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/onparhealth or email us at: onparhealthclub@gmail.com for further details.
Provider: Barnsley Wellbeing Walks
Location: Dearne
Venue: Meet at the Community Shop, Goldthorpe, S63 9NE.
This relaxed, friendly walk is a great way to meet new people whilst exploring your local community. The route is on paths and gravel track. The length of the walk can be adjusted to suit the group.
Arrive before 10am for a free cup of tea or coffee! For further information contact Barnsley Council's Sport and Physical Activity Team: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: U3A
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Level: Other
Booking essential
We have fun, exercise and socialise, with the accent being on fun.
Intermediate. If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Mixed ability.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Location: South
Venue: Shipcroft Centre, Wombwell
Level: Other
Booking essential
A fun way to keep active, and improve your general wellbeing.
Falls Prevention - Entry/Intermediate/Advanced. First six sessions are free. £3 per session thereafter. To book, call Bronia at Healthy Bones on 07895 380615.
Start date: 2024-01-26
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Booking essential
Have you ever watched the mysteries of Curling at the Olympics? Well, Kurling is a bit like that, with rubber ‘stones’ on castors played on an indoor badminton court.
Age Range: Semi-retired or older. Now taking names for an interest list, please contact Connor at Connor.Pickles@bpl.org.uk.
